From collapsing maize yields to a possible cyclone hitting Richards Bay, a Wits expert warns that South Africa’s climate future is fast becoming hotter, drier and more dangerous
The effects of offshore gas projects contribute to a humanitarian crisis, and mainly only the companies and countries of the north benefit from the profits and commodities
Water scarcity is the most pressing problem in developing a green hydrogen economy
For the first time in 14 years, the G20 youth engagement group (Y20) closed its summit last week without issuing a communiqué — the set of recommendations that usually feeds into a declaration by world leaders at their annual summit, this year being hosted in Johannesburg in November. In June, the Y20 submitted a communique […]
Countries like Brazil and Ethiopia push for development that is led by renewable energy but other members of the Brics block are protecting their fossil fuel interests
The continent must use energy minerals for its development rather than feeding them to industrialised countries
The theme of the February 2025 Mining Indaba, Futureproofing Mining Today, underscores the urgency of aligning policy, investment and local development to secure sustainable growth
The province is home to the biggest gas and helium project in the country. Will it speed up the shift towards renewable energy sources, or could it potentially hinder progress? Refilwe Mochoari investigates
A multifaceted training approach involving the state and private sector is required to ensure continued employment
The fight for climate justice must include the people who are most affected, including those in the Arab region
The Advertising Regulatory Board said that the multinational energy giant’s advert regarding sustainable development was contradictory
As young activists, we urge our government to take bold and decisive action to address the pressing issues of energy poverty and environmental justice
Climate justice groups are leading the fight against those causing harm to our environment and climate
The continent could emerge as a leader in decarbonising its transport sector
The shift to clean energy must consider poorest of the poor and the natural environment
The continent needs support in the form of training, technology and investment to make the transition
Green energy is not without its negative impacts but it is still better than that generated by fossil fuels
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Why do fossil fuels have a voice and space at the Conference of the Parties in Dubai?
The influence of proponents of fossil fuels at the COP28 climate conference represents a dangerous conflict of interests
